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Police: Man tried to destroy evidence during traffic stop

On Oct. 9, 2014, New York State Police arrested George Anthony Stewart, 36, of Jamaica, New York, for allegedly possession 29.5 grams of heroin. Police say the heroin was discovered during a canine search of the vehicle and that Stewart attempted to evidence.

Police say a man caught with 29.5 grams of heroin following a traffic stop tried to destroy the evidence.

New York State Police say George Anthony Stewart, 36, of Jamaica, was stopped on Route 22 in Plattsburgh Wednesday night. Police say following a canine search of the vehicle, Stewart was found in possession of the drug and that troopers were able to stop him from destroying the evidence.